Recent content by EquiMaddie

I’m 16 years old (17 in June), currently studying my A levels and looking for a bit of work with horses to earn some extra money. I am already riding every Sunday and get paid for that, however out of interest I was just wondering if I’d be able to find anyone here who might need help on a yard...

Hi everyone! So I currently own a 5 year old Connemara who was sold to us due to the fact that he is completely feral and the owner didn't want him. He's a lovely horse, super inquisitive and very curious but, despite having had him for around a year, he is very wild. He is, obviously, unbroken...

Okay, well what makes you say that? I was actually advised to get her a waterford gag as, like I said, she works best with poll pressure (hence the gag) and as I mentioned before, I used to struggle with her pig rooting, or getting her tongue behind the bit and running off etc which is why a...

I have heard this! I bought her a waterford gag for schooling which I do love her in and she seems much better in the school ever since. Its just the issue with hacking out or exciting things, as I'd fear that in a waterford she might not listen as its a lot softer, but when in the kimblewick...

I've always agreed with this, the issue is I've had her for 5 years now I believe and have done a ridiculous amount of schooling, as well as attending lessons and pony club etc. and I think it just got to the point where I accepted that shes just a very forward going, excitable fizzy horse...

Yes I do like the sound of 2 reins I've never considered that. Would you suggest riding her in a pelham just for exciting things or schooling as well?

I did originally think this too, at one point I even thought a fitness/excitement thing although I suppose it could be a mixture of both. I just can't seem to find a bit which she isn't behind/in front of and I want to make sure that she is in something comfortable and correct. I love the idea...

I did originally think this too, at one point I even thought a fitness/excitement thing although I suppose it could be a mixture of both. I just can't seem to find a bit which she isn't behind/in front of and I want to make sure that she is in something comfortable and correct. I love the idea...

I've recently decided that I'd come here and post this question as I'm very intrigued to see what other people might have to say, as sometimes it's really helpful to get another person's perspective of things. I have a gorgeous, dramatic and sassy mare named Millie who has always been slightly...

Hi everyone, I made my account a really long time ago but haven't really used the forums yet, however I thought I'd come and ask for some advice and see what people say. Last year my parents bought me a young, green 'project pony'. He's a beautiful little unbroken Connemara without a single...

Hello everyone! It's been a while since I posted here but I have a little question. I have a veeery hot 8 year old Welsh Section D mare. Shes the sassiest thing you could ever meet, very bold and full of energy. :p It's never bothered me, I just let it go over my head haha! However, the energy...

Thank you! Your advice is really helpful. When you dont have too many lessons and have to rely on your own knowledge it can get a bit difficult thats why I decided to post here. Its been a while since our pony club has done a rally which also isnt helping. I completely agree with everything you...

Hey guys! Just saying, I'm fairly new here and haven't posted too much etc, so my apologies if this isnt where it should be! ;) Millie is an 8 year old Welsh Section D rescue mare. I rescued her as a 5 year old from a local equine rescue and me and my dad spent 2 years together re-training...

Oops! I don't think I really explained myself to well, I don't regularly jump her 1m 25 but the times that I have, they were actually bareback. I find it MUCH easier to jump her bareback, and I'm not sure if this is an issue with the saddle or because I can feel her movement easier. And I...

Yes, she does appear to be absolutely fine out hacking. And it's funny you mention that, I've been told that I need to put my leg futher back, it could be that I've solved that but I might still be trying to 'over exaggerate' it, if that makes any sense! Thank you